In 2003, Chong came under federal investigation for his involvement in a business run by his son, Paris Chong, called Nice Dreams. The company sold marijuana paraphernalia, including pipes and bongs. As part of a plea deal, Chong agreed to plead guilty to one count of distributing drug paraphernalia. His wife and son were not prosecuted. He was sentenced to nine months in federal prison, fined $20,000, and forfeited $103,514 in assets.
While incarcerated, Chong met Jordan Belfort, the financier later known as the "Wolf of Wall Street." Chong encouraged Belfort to write about his life, which became the basis for Belfort’s memoir. The two remain friends.
In the mid-2000s, Chong reunited with Cheech Marin, and together they continued producing comedy sketches, including the fictional piece “Cherokee Hair Tampons.” In 2008, they launched their reunion tour across the United States and Canada, much to the delight of their fans. The tour marked a formal reconciliation after years of creative differences that had led to their initial separation in the 1980s.
Beyond his work with Cheech Marin, Chong built a solo career in television and film. He appeared in series such as "That '70s Show," in which he played the recurring character Leo, a role that became one of his most recognized TV contributions. His performance in the series significantly boosted his popularity with a new generation of viewers.
Chong also made guest appearances in shows like "Dharma & Greg," "Miami Vice," "Raising Hope," and films including "Evil Bong," "MacHale's Navy," and "a/k/a Tommy Chong," a documentary about his legal troubles and activism.
As of recent estimates, Tommy Chong has a net worth of approximately $8 million. His combined accomplishments in music, film, activism, and comedy have made him a persistent figure in pop culture. Today, he remains active in entertainment and continues to advocate for marijuana legalization, using his platform to support both medicinal and recreational cannabis use.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 24 May, 1938 |
| Age: | 81 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America Canada |
| Birth Place: | Edmonton |
| Education: | Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Canadian-American comedian, actor, writer, director, activist and musician |
| Twitter Id: | Tommychong |
| Net Worth 2021: | 20 million |
